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NMMA Certified Boats: Elevating Safety, Quality and Confidence on the Water

| Dealer Certification

As the industry recognizes National Safe Boating Week, putting the spotlight on safety across the recreational boating community, it’s an important opportunity for manufacturers, dealers and industry partners to reinforce how their products and services support responsible boating. NMMA Certification plays a crucial role in ensuring boats, trailers, personal watercrafts, oils, and components meet the highest industry standards, offering peace of mind to consumers and enhancing their on-water experience.

NMMA Certified boats and yachts meet stringent guidelines set by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), encompassing over 30 categories such as electrical systems, fuel systems, flotation, and navigation lights. Each boat model undergoes an annual inspection by independent third-party inspectors to verify compliance.

Why NMMA Certification is important to your customers:
  • Fewer accidents, safer boating: Research shows NMMA Certified boats are significantly less likely to be involved in accidents, and in the rare case they are, the risk of injury or fatality is much lower.
  • Built with safety in mind: Certification means the boat meets or exceeds safety guidelines—right down to the wiring, fuel tanks, and navigation lights.
  • Look for the seal of approval: Boaters can expect a higher standard of craftsmanship and consistency when you buy an NMMA Certified boat.
Certification signifies a manufacturer's dedication to producing safe, high-quality and reliable boats. This commitment not only enhances brand reputation but also instills confidence in consumers, assuring them of the vessel's compliance with established safety and construction standards.
NMMA Certification serves as a benchmark for safety, quality, and consumer trust in the boating industry. Learn more at https://www.nmma.org/certification.